Fast Facts Nearly 1 in 5 American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year. About 46% of Americans will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition at some point during their lives. Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health conditions in the U.S. Only 4 out […]
One of the most common presentations in gynecology is irregular bleeding. This may be bleeding that does not come when anticipated — either too early or too late. It may be bleeding that is presenting several times per month or not for two or three months. There may be bleeding that occurs after intercourse or […]
Since the first COVID-19 vaccines were authorized for use in December 2020, WakeMed Health & Hospitals has been dedicated to vaccinating as many people as we can, as quickly as possible, in accordance with state guidelines. As part of our creative outreach efforts, a number of affiliated physicians have volunteered their time and energy to […]
Every birth story is unique and original, and each one powerfully illustrates the beauty of new life. For Lisa Gibson and her husband Tom, the care they received at WakeMed Cary Women’s Pavilion & Birthplace made an especially long birth experience a joyous one. Personal Care for First-Time Parents Cary residents Lisa and Tom Gibson, […]
At age 44, Molly Anderson was seemingly in good health. She had no risk factors for heart disease, lived an active life and was happily running her own thriving jewelry business — mollybeads. As she prepared for a jewelry trunk show in the North Carolina mountains in the fall of 2018, Molly didn’t feel quite […]
On April 24, 1961, Memorial Hospital of Wake County (now WakeMed Health and Hospitals) opened its doors to all people in the community — regardless of race, origin, religion or sex. On that day, Mr. Jessie Junior Hall brought his wife, Mrs. Liza Ann Rogers Hall, to the hospital because she was in active labor. […]
Are you at risk for lung cancer? While guidelines vary, the United States Preventive Task Force (USPTF) recently updated their guidelines to expand eligibility for CT lung cancer screening to a much broader audience. Previously, only those individuals between the ages of 55 and 77-80 considered at high risk for lung cancer were eligible for […]
Recent articles in the news discuss alarming levels of heavy metals in baby food. This has been an ongoing concern for families, as heavy metal exposure can result in moodiness, hearing and vision changes, tremors and poor memory in children. Heavy Metals in Baby Food According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the “low […]
Fuquay-Varina native Sammy Smith has known since a young age that when it comes to heart health, the odds were not in his favor. His father, Leon Samuel Smith, suffered a major heart attack at age 25 and from then on, had numerous other heart problems, including the need for a valve replacement. Years later, […]
Each year, the WakeMed Foundation’s Community Campaign offers an opportunity to support hospital programs and services. We chatted with Jun Park, Vice President of Business Product Operations at Express Scripts, to talk about why supporting WakeMed matters. Working in the pharmaceutical industry, Jun Park was in a position to bolster COVID relief immediately when the […]
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